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Lorath Self Defense Force

The Lorath Self Defense Force, or LSDF, is the space military arm of the Lorath Matriarchy people. The LSDF is composed of members from all three major Lorath houses, as well as having some Helashio members. Due to events which have taken place in the United Outer Colonies, the LSDF has opened its ranks to the species which comprised their military forces.

This organization may not be adopted.

The first LSDF plotship was the LSDF Reclaimer, which has long-since been decommissioned.

At this time, the primary plotship of the Lorath Self Defense Force and Lorath Matriarchy is the LSDF Trishka

History of the LSDF

The LSDF was founded in YE 29 after the Lorath Matriarchy made contact with the Yamatai Star Empire. In the treaty between the Lorath and Yamatai, the Lorath chose to provide for their own defense, making a new multi-role, space-capable military organization necessary for the Lorath. The Lorath went to work to quickly build up the new force, as upper level Lorath began to feel that the YSE would not and/or could not fully comply with the treaty provision that the YSE would defend Lor if needed.

Initial support for the LSDF was centered in the Occhestan Connate Government, and a large number of the LSDF initial members were drawn from its divisions. Unfortunately, due to the Occhestian revolt, a sizable portion of the LSDF's capabilities were reduced, until the Fyunnen caste stepped in to fill the gap.

Over the years, the Lorath Self Defense Force has found itself working alongside the Lorath Matriarchy's ally the United Outer Colonies and their military force the United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces. Due to the Peacekeeper Forces being mainly geared toward police actions, the LSDF had found itself to be the spearhead of any dedicated military action. Over their years of work with the UOC, between the years YE 30 and YE 33, the Matriarchy has poured ample funds into the Lorath Self Defense Force, and has increased the combat capability of their military forces to hopefully be able to endure assaults from threats such as the NMX. Currently, the LSDF has opened its ranks to members of the Peacekeeper Forces, in hopes of absorbing their numbers during a sharp decline in the might of the UOC.

Fleet Arrangement of the LSDF

Deticated to the protection of the Lorath Matriarchy, the majority of the Lorath Self Defense Force fleet is stationed in the Lor, Nyli System, and Hici'emi System systems. However, due to the persisting threat of the NMX the Lorath Matriarchy has directed the LSDF to conduct border patrol operations, as well as an expedition in the northern portions of mapped space to secure a possible fall-back location for the Matriarchy.

LSDF Fleet Strength

The Lorath Self Defense Force has 1,000 Resource Points Available.1)

As of OOC Date: May 1st 2016, the Lorath Self Defense Force consists of:

Starships

Total Limited Warships In Service: 813

Non-Warship Classes

Starships Not In Service

See: lorath_starship_depot

Stations / Platforms

Shipyards In Service

Ships/Craft Assigned To Shipyards As Standard Craft

Stand Alone Mecha

Stand Alone / Reassignable Small Craft

Stand Alone Power Armor

Civilian Contractor Operated Units

The following ships are not exclusively in service to the LSDF and can be commissioned by authorized affiliates to the Lorath Matriarchy.

Added Note

At this time, the LSDF has access to the capability to produce technology, starships, and equipment developed by QnS.

Ranks of the LSDF

High Officers

Rank Rank Equivalents Sleeve, Collar, Cap, and Shoulder Patch Rank Design
Supreme Admiral Taisho, Fleet Admiral
Admiral Chujo, Admiral
Vice Admiral Shôshô, Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral No Yamatai Equivelent

Command Officers

Rank Rank Equivalents Sleeve, Collar, Cap, and Shoulder Patch Rank Design
Commodore Taisa, Captain
Commander Chusa, Commander
Sub-Commander Shosa, Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Taii, Lieutenant

Junior Officers

Rank Rank Equivalents Sleeve, Collar, Cap, and Shoulder Patch Rank Design
Sub-Lieutenant Chui, Sub-Lieutenant
Ensign Shoi, Acting Sub-lieutenant
Cadet Midshipman / Cadet

Warrant Officers

Rank Rank Equivalents Sleeve, Collar, Cap, and Shoulder Patch Rank Design
Chief Warrant Officer Ittô Juni, Warrant Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer Nitô Juni, Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Junior Warrant Officer Santô Juni, Warrant Officer 3rd Class

Enlisted Soldiers

Rank Rank Equivalents Sleeve, Collar, Cap, and Shoulder Patch Rank Design
Major Jôtô Heisho, Superior Petty Officer
Sergeant Major Ittô Heisho, 1st Class Petty Officer
Master Sergeant Nitô Heisho, 2nd Class Petty Officer
Sergeant Jôtô Hei, Superior Soldier
Trooper Ittô Hei, Soldier 1st Class
Corporal Nitô Hei, Soldier 2nd Class
Soldier Santô Hei, Soldier 3rd Class

Additional Information

Standard Issue Equipment Standard Pay Scale Shipyard Production Plan lorath_starship_depot

Uniform Appearance

Modern Uniform Rendition Circa YE 33

Classic Uniform Rendition Circa YE 27

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Contributing Systems: Lor, Nyli, Hici'Emi, Biesi